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keyword: [Extend, Workday Graph API, Graph API, GraphQL]
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title: Graph API in Orchestrations
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Using Workday Graph API, you can simplify orchestration components that send multiple Workday API requests and perform data aggregations. You can replace multiple requests into a single call to the Graph API endpoint that returns the exact data you requested. To submit a Graph API query or mutation in an orchestration, use the <b>Send Workday API Request</b> component that calls the Graph API endpoint.

## <a id="section_lfz_npc_3xb"></a>Creating JSON Structure from the Graph API Explorer

After you've tested a query or mutation on the Graph API Explorer, you can copy it into Orchestration Builder.

-   To copy the JSON map containing the query (or mutation) and variables, click <b>Copy Raw JSON</b> on the Graph API Explorer.
-   In Orchestration Builder, use the <b>Create JSON</b> component and select <b>Generate Structure</b>. Paste the raw JSON from the Graph API Explorer.

    <b>Note:</b> The query or mutation string cannot include newline characters.

-   Configure the value of the query variables with corresponding values from the input request data.


## <a id="section_oxw_rpc_3xb"></a>Calling the Graph API Endpoint

In the <b>Send Workday API Request</b> orchestration component:

-   Select <b>POST</b> as the HTTP method.
-   Enter the [Graph API endpoint](/wcp_docs/flw1653707569144.html) URL. Example:

    ```
    https://api.workday.com/graphql/v1
    ```

-   In the request body, select <b>Reference Existing Data</b> and select the <b>Create JSON</b> &gt; <b>data</b> component containing the Graph query and variables.


## <a id="section_m3f_2pc_3xb"></a>Sample App

The [Create Spot Bonus](https://developer.workday.com/app-catalog/createSpotBonus) app in the App Catalog uses an orchestration and Graph API to create a one-time payment with anytime feedback.